Mississippi Marathon, Clinton, MS, January 10. Kenneth Schexnayder, 3:00:33, 3rd overall and 1st masters; Bob Lanteigne, 3:33:43; William Knox, 4:27:49.
P.F. Chang's Rock n' Roll Marathon, Phoenix, AZ, January 11. Bobby Piner, 3:55:10; Joe Arretteig, 4:32:36; Sandy Giannobile, 5:23:50; Linda Fussell, 4:23:04; Joy Moore, 5:43:56.
Disney World Marathon, Orlando, FL, January 11. Bryan Lewis, 3:12:33; Victor Owens, 3:27:33; Brad Friedman, 3:28:51; William "Spot" Metzler, 3:31:12; Dierdre Brown, 3:51:58; Lillian Brown, 3:58:44; Michael Wink, 3:58:48; Therese Perrault, 4:02:03; John Moyer, 4:04:04; Michael Grieb, 4:10:32; Rudy Smith, 4:11:57; Tricia Miguez, 4:30:17; Jamie Lewis, 4:41:28; Sig Simpson, 4:51:21; Emmanuel Witherspoon, 4:57:44; Christine Arceneaux, 5:08:56; John Rink, 5:36:17; David Myers, 5:41:08; Jerry Sullivan, 5:44:47; David Arceneaux, 6:35:36; Barry David, 6:52:12.
Disney World Half-Marathon, Orlando, FL, January 11. Joy Cohen, 2:11:50; Betsy Boudreaux, 2:12:38; Dorothy Cain-Sales, 2:23:11.
Jingle Bell Run 5K, Carillion Beach, FL, January 11. Scott Hoxie, 17:12 (2nd overall).
Lost Dutchman Marathon, Apache Junction, AZ, January 18. Steve White, 3:32:08.
hpHouston Marathon, Houston, TX, January 18. Andre Oliver, 3:12:22; Paul Bodet, 3:13:16; David Longcope, 3:27:20; Tina Zellner, 3:38:35; Allison Moll, 3:39:45; Elliott Friedman, 3:40:29; J. J. Waguespack, 3:42:58; Fillis Friedman, 3:44:34; Charlie Viers, 3:49:28; Joe Wills, 4:05:47; Shauntelle Sliman, 4:14:06; Harold Dufrene, 4:39:26; Larry Jordan, 4:40:38; William Watson, 4:50:14; Jennifer Champagne-Saunders, 5:13:21.
Houston Half-Marathon, Houston, TX, January 18. Andrew Kenworthy, 1:15:50; Chris Costantini, 1:28:07; Garry Winchester, 1:45:04; Barry Creppel, 1:53:47; Michael Wink, 2:05:13; Ann Wills, 2:05:34; Janel Mumme, 2:32:03; Phil Gioia, 2:45:33.
Gasparilla Distance Classic 15K, Tampa, FL, January 24. Billy Dupre, 2:13:16.
Las Vegas Marathon, Las Vegas, NV, January 25. Randy Jackson, 3:55:08; Gabe Abene, 6:08:56.
Las Vegas Half-Marathon, Las Vegas, NV, January 25. Ross Shales, 1:23:12; Sharon Jackson, 2:26:18.
Hops Marathon by the Bay, Tampa, FL, January 25. John Wambsgans, 4:56:24.
Terry Blackwell, continues his pursuit for all 50 states and DC, with marathon finishes at the following: Disney World Half-Marathon (Jan 11), 1:39:29 (pushrim wheelchair), Lost Dutchman Marathon, Apache Junction, AZ., (Jan 18), 2:11:08 (handcrank wheelchair).
Miami Tropical Marathon, Miami, FL, February 1. Moose O'Krepki, 5:38:52; Geri O'Krepsi, 5:38:02.
Buffalo River Half-Marathon, Catalina Island, CA, February 7. Steve Chyzyk, 1:56:56.
Mercedes Marathon, Birmingham, AL, February 8. Daniel Simpson, 3:32:57; Mark Lahaye, 3:46:12; Denis McCrea, 4:08:47; Reid Brown, 4:17:40; Jerry Sullivan, 4:42:16; Hally McCrea, 4:54:57.
Austin Motorola Marathon, Austin, TX, February 15. Andrew Lilly, 2:41:25; Dave Walick (former New Orleanian), 2:41:26; Les Dauterive, 4:11:38; Tillie Clark, 4:31:11; Joe Wills, 4:48:15; Michael W. Thomas, 4:57:26; David Clark, 5:28:58; Carolyn Fink, 5:40:41; Barbara House, 5:40:41.
Austin Motorola Half-Marathon, Austin, TX, February 15. Ann Wills, 1:53:05; Harriett Handshaw, 1:54:35; Rodney Mach, 2:09:15; Muriel Dauterive, 2:12:15.
Sylamore Trail 50K, Mt. View, AR, February 21. Johnny Frost, 5:05:15, 15th place out of over 200 participants.
Blue Angel Marathon, Pensacola, FL, February 28. Ross Shales, 3:19:02; Bob Lanteigne, 3:22:14; Steve White, 3:30:28.Just a Short Run 30K, Pittsburgh, PA, April 17. Lynnette Marie Rock, 3:26:32.
Boston Marathon, Boston, MA, April 19. Leonard Vergunst, 2:44:29; Bryan Smith, 2:58:20; Andrew Lilly, 3:14:52; Daniel Simpson, 3:46:06; Leigh Ann Drye, 3:44:56; Alison Nations, 3:48:53; Bill Reese, 3:52:00; Steve White, 4:01:42; Barry Creppel, 4:12:13; Bob Lanteigne, 4:16:42; Charles Carriere, 4:13:50; Cyrus Rhode, 4:27:54; Bobby Volante, 4:29:17; Erika Levandoske, 4:37:50; Tillie Clark, 4:39:27; Daniel Zamora, 5:00:38; Karen Sher, 5:07:59; Maritza Valle, 5:36:35; David Longcope, 5:36:35; Leslye Johnson, 5:40:21; Richard Gonzales, 5:50:05.
Country Music Marathon, Nashville, TN, April 24. Johnny Frost, 3:24:24; Rebecca Suddeth, 4:31:25; Paul Stackpole, 4:51:23; Cherie Stackpole, 4:58:56; John Hubert, 5:00:47; Juliet Holton, 5:36:01; Geri O'Krepki, 5:40:19; Carolyn Fink, 6:03:05; Barbara House, 6:08:14; Twyla Torregano, 6:08:26.
Country Music Half-Marathon, Nashville, TN, April 24. Christopher Holton, 2:27:42; Wanda Brazen, 2:51:26; Louie Brazen, 2:51:31; Dean Christensen, 3:53:07; Cydney Christensen, 3:53:07.
Flying Pig Marathon, Cincinnati, OH, May 2. John Moyer, 4:03:21; Lynnette Marie Rock, 4:30:04.
Gulf Coast Triathlon (1.2 Mile Swim, 56 Mile Bike, 13.1 Mile Run), Sandestin, FL, May 8. Andrew Kenworthy, 4:32:37; Paul Bodet, 4:48:48; Ben Tuety, 5:02:21; Robert Scott, 5:24:29; Michelle Ginsburg, 5:25:05; Susan Boudreaux, 5:27:49; Beth Donahue, 5:30:53; Susan Opelka, 5:41:33; Michael Watson, 5:55:48; Charles Carriere, 5:57:11; Michael North, 5:57:38; Chris McLindon, 6:05:10; Bud Weiss, 6:18:38; Kristen Bernick, 6:19:41; Sherri Talazac, 6:45:04; Scott Wilson, 6:46:39; Joel Alchin, 6:52:58; Don Carroum, 7:00:47; Michael Crane, 7:03:05; Rene Alonzo, 7:11:37; Leslie Rhodes, 7:13:47; Bruce O’Krepki, 7:21:55; John Bourgeois, 7:30:41; Rudy Smith, 7:33:05.
Green Bay Marathon, Green Bay, WI, May 23. Reggie Brown, 3:48:44.
Buffalo Marathon, Buffalo, NY, May 30. Tillie Clark, 4:21 58 (1st in age group); David Clark, 4:39:38 (2nd in age group).
Mercedes Benz Cotton Row Run, Huntsville, AL, May 31. Tom Sawyer, 38:04; Dr. Jam Haymond, 42:06.
Terry Blackwell continues his quest for all 50 states and DC, with marathon completions in the wheelchair/handcycle division at the following races: Tri-State Marathon, Mesquite, NV, March 27, time 1:31:05; New Jersey Marathon, Long Branch, NY, April 25, time 2:09:10; Lincoln Marathon, Lincoln, NE, May 2, time 2:11:32; Delaware Marathon, Wilmington, DE, May 16, 2:05:14.
Columbia River Gorge Marathon, The Gorge, OR, June 6. Cyrus Rhode, 4:12:33 (1st place age group 60-64).
Deadwood Mickelson Marathon, Deadwood, SD, June 6. Paul Stackpole, 4:41:17; Cherie Stackpole, 5:16:20; Leslye Bass Johnson, 5:33:41.
Suzuki Rock 'n' Roll Marathon, San Diego, CA, June 6. Allen Wiggins, 3:59:58; John Wall, 4:08:05; Kirk DeMara, 4:28:03; Fred Lotz, 4:28:03; Brenda Bollinger, 5:20:09; Lawrence Jouet, 5:30:20; Twyla Torregano, 5:42:42; John Hubert, 5:45:43; Barbara House, 5:45:43; Carolyn Fink, 5:45:44; Charlie Redden, 5:46:05; Adrianne Whitehead, 6:01:31; Shannon Eldridge, 6:19:34; Tim Everard, 6:54:00.
Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon (1.5 mile swim, 18 mile bike, 8 mile run), San Francisco, CA, June 6. Rudy Smith, 3:46:41; Steven Wetzel, 3:57:13; Pamela Danner, 3:58:09; Christina Gomez, 4:26:05.
Casper Marathon, Casper, WY, June 6. Ron Williams, 5:24:09.
Hatfield and McCoy Marathon, Williamson, WV, June 12. Steve White, 3:53:35.
Rio De Janeiro Marathon, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, June 26. John Wall, 4:24:02; Bill Jennings, 4:42:04. Both have completed marathons in all 50 States and DC., and are running in the Antarctica Marathon in Feb 2005. With Antarctica, John will have completed marathons in all 7 continents. Bill will have continent #3, also going will be Rudy Smith for continent #3.
Leadville Trail Marathon, Leadville, CO, July 3. Barb Dutrow, 5:19:22 , 4th place in age group. Race course averages 10,000 feet elevation.
Terry Blackwell continues his 50 states and DC marathon quest with the following races: Olathe Marathon, Olathe, KS, May 29, 2:19:34 (handcycle); Casper Marathon, Casper, WY, June 6, 2:35:37 (handcycle); Carrollton Marathon, Carrollton, MI, July 25, 3:07:08 (push rim wheelchair).
San Francisco Chronicle Marathon, San Francisco, CA, August 1. Mitchell Compeaux, 3:14:45.
San Francisco Chronicle Half-Marathon, San Francisco, CA, August 1. Steve Chyzyk, 1:41:43.
Humpy's Marathon, Anchorage, AK, August 15. Terry Blackwell, 2:17:57 (handcycle).
Grizzly Marathon, Choteaux, MT, August 21. Fillis Friedman, 3:05:13 (2nd overall female).
Tupelo Marathon, Tupelo, MS, September 5. Chuck Engle, 2:42:23 (1st overall); Leonard Vergunst, 2:55:34 (3rd overall); Bob Lanteigne, 3:54:14; Paul Stackpole, 4:16:59; Robert Williams, 4:20:21; Brian Katz, 4:22:28; Cherie Stackpole, 4:46:30; William Knox, 5:06:31.
Tupelo 14.2 Miler, Tupelo, MS, September 5. Brendan Minihan Jr., 1:23:46 (1st overall); Brandon Wingate, 1:25:08 (2nd overall); Chris Kelly, 1:37:22.
Erie Marathon, Erie, PA, September 12. Terry Blackwell, 3:00:24 (pushrim wheelchair).
Ironman Wisconsin, Madison, WI, September 12. Daniel Simpson, 11:44:25.
Air Force Marathon, Dayton, OH, September 18. Bill Jennings, 4:45:35; Richard Gonzales, 4:48:35.
"Thanks for your call following Hurricane Ivan. The running scene will definitely be different around here for months to come.
"I know lots of New Orleans people enjoy the Navarre Beach weekend. Right now, it is questionable. Roads are washed out and the Holiday Inn is damaged. We won't say the race is cancelled until we know for sure that we can't do it. Another race New Orleans comes over for is our Fiesta Run in early May. That's far enough out that there should be no problem. The Fiesta course was going to have to change this year anyway, as the Cervantes Street bridge has been demolished for a scheduled replacement. The Seafood Festival which was to have been last weekend was postponed. Shirts and awards had already been purchased, so we'll hold the race later - probably November 13. Our fall cross-country run cannot be held at the University of West Florida as usual due to heavy damage to the course. We can probably set a course at Brosnaham County Park. See our website for daily updates.
"As far as tangible assets, the club came thru pretty well. We have 2 equipment trailers which had been moved for safety and they are fine. I don't think we lost any equipment. Our budget will be tight next year due to lost race revenue, especially if we can't do Navarre, but we'll manage.
"The Capt'n Fun Runners (of which I am also a member) have lost our meeting place at the beach for the foreseeable future. We resumed regular Wednesday runs this week at Capt'n Funs Downtown, which is here in downtown Pensacola. The Bushwacker Run is probably too far in the future to be impacted by the storm. Other scheduled weekly runs have resumed or will resume any day now.
"Tell all our running friends in NO we welcome them back next year, and that we'll be over as always for events such as CCC and the marathon.
"Thanks, Bev"
Beverly McElwee
Business Manager
Networks of Florida
850-434-8600 ext 201
Twin Cities Marathon, St. Paul/Minneapolis, MN, October 3. Mitchell Compeaux, 3:09:50; Ricky Favor, 3:13:56; Melissa Orgeron, 5:03:56.
Chicago Marathon, Chicago, IL, October 10. Steve White, 3:29:36; Erin Nolan, 3:32:35; David Longcope, 3:38:00; Victor Owens, 3:38:02; Jerry Brumfield, 3:48:50; Lillian Brown, 4:11:17; Therese Perrault, 4:15:50; Kerry O'Neal, 4:17:31; Daniel Zamora, 4:25:42; Tricia Miguez, 4:24:49; Stephen Kreller, 4:43:41; Sam McCord, 4:45:26; Helen Galloway, 4:56:43; Larry Bowers, 5:14:11; Michael Thomas, 5:21:39; Tim Everard, 5:51:22.
Louisville Marathon, Louisville, KY, October 17. Bob Lanteigne, 3:29:52.
Toronto Marathon, October 17, Toronto, Canada. Darlene Burke, 3:41:06.
Ironman Triathlon Championship, Kona, HI, October 17. Susan Boudreaux, 13:20:56; Chuck Farrell, 14:35:40; Moose O'Krepki, 15:58:19.
Detroit Marathon, Detroit, MI, October 24. Will Hohenschutz, 3:39:31; Earl Abadie, 3:51:42.
Marine Corps Marathon, Washington, DC, October 31. Leonard Vergunst, 2:46:54 (5th master, 35th overall); Ross Shales, 3:05:52; Scott Muller, 3:35:28; Leann Myers, 4:06:13; Kristen Vergunst, 4:06:32; Scott Kurzer, 4:09:34; Roy Lassus, 4:23:08; David Sears, 4:26:26; Robert Ryan, 4:32:11; Cherie Gaboury-Stackpole, 4:59:48; Shu-Hua Wang, 5:48:45; Barbara House, 6:00:22; Erin Lassus, 6:00:28; Twyla Torregano, 6:17:34; Alan Coykendall, 6:25:48; John Melvin, 6:26:25.
Terry Blackwell continues his quest for a marathon in all 50 states and DC with the following recent races: October 3, Portland Marathon, Portland, OR: 2:15:01 (handcycle); October 10, Mount Rushmore Marathon, Rapid City, SD: 1:28:57 (PR) (handcycle); October 16, Baltimore Marathon, Baltimore, MD: 2:15:55 (handcycle); October 23, Old Mulkey Marathon, Tompkinsville, KY: 2:30:22 (handcycle).
Charlie Wimberley is back on the track. The NOTC masters world ranked runner competes in the 70-74 age group. Recent race resuls include the National Masters Championship Meet (August 7/8) in Decatur, IL: 800 Meters, 2:42 (2nd place); 1500 Meters, 5:59 (2nd place) and the Louisiana Senior Games (October 9) in Baton Rouge: 800 Meters, 2:44 (1st and a pending new state record), 1500 Meters, 5:59 (1st and a pending new state record).
Terry Crapanzano is 65% complete with his quest for a marathon in all 50 states and DC with the following results: July 25, Carrollton Charities Marathon, Carrollton, MI, 4:14:49; Oct 3, Maine Marathon, Portland, ME, 4:08:49; Nov 6, Mid South Marathon, Wynne, AR, 4:32:02.
At the recent Road Race Management annual conference held in Ft. Lauderdale, October 25, 2004, Chuck George of the New Orleans Track Club was a finalist for Race Director of the Year. The top spot went to Raphael Acosta, Director of "The World's Best 10K" in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
A committee comprised of race directors, media, sponsors, and elite athletes made the prestigious selection. Road Race Management Race Director of the Year award is made annually to recognize and promote excellence in race directing. Nominees were judged on several factors including overall ability, reputation of race, creativity, and organizational ability. Some of the previous recipients have been: Fred Lebow (New York City Marathon), Dave McGillivray (Boston Marathon), Carey Pinkowski (Chicago Marathon), and Allan Steinfeld (New York City Marathon). More information is available on the Road Race Management web site.
Over the many years, Chuck George has established himself as one of the best at what he does - organizing and directing, week after week. Chuck currently serves on the Road Runner Club of America Board at Large and is Chairperson of the organizing committee for the 48th annual RRCA convention, May 13-15, 2005, hosted by the New Orleans Track Club.
Ironman Florida (2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike, 26.2 mile run), Panama City, FL, November 6. Andrew Kenworthy, 10:10:49; Susan Boudreaux, 11:35:29; Michelle Ginsberg, 11:52:49; Charles Carriere, 12:16:31; Wayne "The Pro" del Corral, 12:16:55; Michael Watson, 12:30:29; Lisa Pratt, 12:41:19; Luther Ward, 12:41:19; Marty Langan, 13:24:21.
ING New York City Marathon, New York City, NY, November 6. David Longcope, 3:43:50; Erika Levandoske, 4:07:31; Francis Braud, 4:12:29; Daniel Zamora, 4:18:13; Stephen Crawford, 4:34:02; Richard Gonzalez, 5:24:41; Leslye Bass Johnson, 5:41:45; John Hubert, 5:45:44; Joe Lahatte, 6:08:36; Ronald Graci, 6:35:32; Randy Thibodeaux, 6:41:16; Laure Bernard, 6:54:22; Stephen Rue, 6:55:06.
Midsouth Marathon, Wynne, AR, November 6. Jennifer Champagne-Saunders, 4:56.
Chickamauga Battlefield Marathon, Chickamauga, GA, November 13. Daniel Simpson, 3:34:43.